The Massachusetts man who created America’s doughnut habit
By David Wilkening
Contributing Writer
QUINCY - Some reports of his death claimed Dorchester native William Rosenberg created a national habit: making a morning stop for...
St. Matthew’s Rev. Flynn celebrates 60th anniversary
By Thomas Grillo
Contributing Writer
SOUTHBOROUGH – For the Rev. James Flynn, there wasn’t a moment when he decided to join the priesthood.
The 85-year-old pastor of...
On This Day: John L. Sullivan
REGION - On February 2, 1918, boxer John L. Sullivan died at age 59 at his home in Abington. The cause was believed to...
Marlborough honors fallen veterans with Medal of Liberty
By Maureen Sullivan, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH – Jeanne Wickson remembers babysitting Michael Blanchette.
“He had such a sense of humor,” she said.
Blanchette’s cousin, Peter Maybay, recalled...
Leonard Nimoy’s odyssey began in Boston long before boarding the USS Enterprise
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Famously known for his role as Mr. Spock in the sci-fi TV and movie franchise “Star Trek," the world’s...
Bobby Orr’s Flying Goal Won the 1970 Stanley Cup for the Boston Bruins
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
BOSTON - It’s considered by many hockey fans to be the most famous goal ever. And it produced an iconic photo,...
Host of local radio show gives veterans a voice
By Matt Robinson, Contributing Writer
Gregg Brasso has been hosting the Veterans Voice Network weekly radio show on WATD in Marshfield for over 10...
Boston salesman changed the way the world shaves
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer
Boston - As the 20th century neared, the era of long beards was coming to an end. King Camp Gillette,...
Hudson resident celebrates 104th birthday
By Sarah Freedman, Contributing Writer
HUDSON — A Hudson resident reached a milestone and recently celebrated her 104th birthday.
Esther Folkes, whose birthday was May 10,...
Sacco and Vanzetti case continues to resonate nearly a century later
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BRAINTREE - When fish peddler Bartolomeo Vanzetti and shoemaker Nicola Sacco immigrated from their native Italy to the United States in...
